How to Start a Webcomic in 2026

Every year, I hear from cartoonists who say, “This is the year I finally start my webcomic.” And every year,...
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The Wally Wood Challenge

Many cartoonists are familiar with Wally Wood’s indelible contribution to comics theory: The 22 Panels That Always Work! The content...
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How to Form a Strong Comics Collective

Brad Guigar (blue shirt) gestures to Kris Straub (black shirt) as Dave Kellett sketches during an interview at Comic-Con International...
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ComicLab Ep 423 — Should You Judge a Book by Its Cover

A listener asks: "Should you judge a book by its cover?" Cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar say... YES! Next,...
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Avoiding a Moiré Pattern

Originally, a halftone screen was the only way a newspaper or magazine could print an image with a continuous tone...
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Forming a strong comics collective

A few days ago, I published some thoughts on rethinking comics collectives. Since then, I've received an outpouring of questions...
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How To Manage Commissions

Offering commissions can be a great way to add an income stream to your business. It can also be an...
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ComicLab Ep 422 — How to Start a Webcomic in 2026

Starting a webcomic in 2026 isn’t about chasing algorithms or copying what’s popular — it’s about building something sustainable, creative,...
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Eisner Awards — Call for Entries

It's time to nominate work for the Eisner Awards! Here's what you need to know... The content you are trying...
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How to Form a Comics Collective

Yesterday, I shared thoughts on rethinking a concept from the early days of webcomics — the collective. Today, I have...
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